Bruno Ganz Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Bruno Ganz
Date of birth:
March 22. 1941
Place of birth:
Zürich-Seebach, Switzerland
Astrology Sign:
Aries
Height:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
Tags:
Biography
Bruno Ganz has been recently known and recognized for his very outstanding portrayal as Adolf Hitler in the German film Der Untergang: The Downfall : Hitler and the end of the Third Reich.
Like so many stories of struggling film and theatre actors, Ganz had a share of story to tell. His love for arts and acting made him decide to quit school in Zurich even before finishing his secondary level and opted to enroll in a very small, infamous acting institution. Nonetheless, the difference in his story was, Ganz's acting skills were immediately noticed and was able to get his first film role in the movie Karl Suter.
Born in 1941, with Swiss and Italian roots, the family moved in to Switzerland from the Northern Italy prior the bombing of the Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima during the World War II. His being medium-built, as he was only 1.68 cm tall, roughly 5 foot 6 inches, gave him the opportunity to get famous roles in movies and in stage. Bruno was married in 1965 and years after had a son named Daniel.
Brno Ganz's achievements are insurmountable. With almost seven decades in the performing arena, undoubtedly, his achievements are living testaments of how much he has loved his craft. He has received, in 1991, the Iffland Ring, which is awarded to the most important German-speaking actor. This ring is being owned by a person and relinquishes it as soon as he finds the rightful person to own it. Prior to the passing of the ring, it was awarded and kept for 20 years by the equally famous Joseph Meinrad. On the same year, he received the Hans Reinhart Ring from the Swiss Committee of Arts and Culture. In 1998, he received the Highest Cultural Award in France, being named as "Officier dans l'ordre des arts et des letters". In 2006, he was honored by Austrian President Heinz Fischer with the Highest Performance in Culture and Science. With his portrayal as Adolf Hitler, he was awarded by The Santa Barbara International Film Festival a Special Jury Award in 2004. That same year, he received a Bambi Award for the same portrayal.
In 1993, he was offered to play a role in the Schindler's List, a well-acclaimed movie hemmed by Steven Spielberg. Gans declined the offer. This film did not only gain good reviews but became a monstrous hit worldwide. Now, 12 years after he declined the offer, he openly told the press and confessed that turning down the offer to portray a role in the film was the biggest mistake that he made in his life.
Like so many stories of struggling film and theatre actors, Ganz had a share of story to tell. His love for arts and acting made him decide to quit school in Zurich even before finishing his secondary level and opted to enroll in a very small, infamous acting institution. Nonetheless, the difference in his story was, Ganz's acting skills were immediately noticed and was able to get his first film role in the movie Karl Suter.
Born in 1941, with Swiss and Italian roots, the family moved in to Switzerland from the Northern Italy prior the bombing of the Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima during the World War II. His being medium-built, as he was only 1.68 cm tall, roughly 5 foot 6 inches, gave him the opportunity to get famous roles in movies and in stage. Bruno was married in 1965 and years after had a son named Daniel.
Brno Ganz's achievements are insurmountable. With almost seven decades in the performing arena, undoubtedly, his achievements are living testaments of how much he has loved his craft. He has received, in 1991, the Iffland Ring, which is awarded to the most important German-speaking actor. This ring is being owned by a person and relinquishes it as soon as he finds the rightful person to own it. Prior to the passing of the ring, it was awarded and kept for 20 years by the equally famous Joseph Meinrad. On the same year, he received the Hans Reinhart Ring from the Swiss Committee of Arts and Culture. In 1998, he received the Highest Cultural Award in France, being named as "Officier dans l'ordre des arts et des letters". In 2006, he was honored by Austrian President Heinz Fischer with the Highest Performance in Culture and Science. With his portrayal as Adolf Hitler, he was awarded by The Santa Barbara International Film Festival a Special Jury Award in 2004. That same year, he received a Bambi Award for the same portrayal.
In 1993, he was offered to play a role in the Schindler's List, a well-acclaimed movie hemmed by Steven Spielberg. Gans declined the offer. This film did not only gain good reviews but became a monstrous hit worldwide. Now, 12 years after he declined the offer, he openly told the press and confessed that turning down the offer to portray a role in the film was the biggest mistake that he made in his life.